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3,540 ft
Distance
413 ft
Climb
00:27:34
Avg time
413 ft
Altitude change
5,662 ft
Altitude min
6,075 ft
Altitude max
5,662 ft
Altitude start
6,076 ft
Altitude end
11.7%
Grade
39.1%
Grade min
3,383 ft
Distance climb
161 ft
Distance flat
00:27:34
Avg time
Sam Knob Summit Details
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Activities
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Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed. -
Ref Number617A
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Difficulty Rating
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerPisgah Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest
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Sam Knob Summit is a 3,540 ft blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Brevard North Carolina. Highlights include views and a summit. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 27 minutes to complete this trail.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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